Lao Iu Mien Culture Association, Inc - LIMCA
The Lao Iu mien Culture Association, Inc. (LIMCA) is a non-profit community organization, incorporated in March 1982.
In November 1996, LIMCA purchased a property at 485-105th Avenue in Oakland, California to establish an Iu Mien Cultural Center that will consist a King Pan Temple (King Pan Buddha Light Palace) and a Community Center. The building will be used to operate program activities, meetings, weddings, ESL/Iu Mien language instruction, Elderly and Youths activities, Iu Mien library/museum, economic development, and health care education center.
07/18/2024
Dear Iu Mien Friends and Supporters:
Please Save-The-Date for the “27th Annual King
Pan Festival - Bienh Hungh Zipv!”
Saturday, September 21st, 2024 | 10 AM - 6 PM
485 105th Ave., Oakland, CA 94603
Hope to see you all on September 21st.
04/03/2024
12/29/2023
UPDATE: Our tables sold out. We are no longer taking reservation. Thank you for your support.
12/04/2023
🎉 Interested in being a food vendor for our 3rd Annual Iu Mien Festival in Sacramento? ❓❓
Here’s all the info you need ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Date: TBA -Spring 2024. Exact date will be announce
Location: TBA- South Sacramento
To do list:
For info and application
Contact person: Trevin Chan
Phone 📱 text: 530-649-4836
Email: [email protected]
Fee:$400 flat rate for a 20x10 space
Venmo, Zelle, Check accepted
First to turn in completed application and fees will have first choice of booth spot, which will be release 1 month before the event date.
1st festival we had 2500 people
2nd festival- 5500 people
3rd festival estimated 7,000-10,000 people 🤷🏻♀️
12/03/2023
Save the Date: Saturday, 02/10/2024 @ 10:00 am - Iu Mien Baaix Siang-Hnyangx!
At LIMCA-King Pan Buddha Light Palace
485 - 105th Avenue, Oakland, California
Conducted by: Mr. Foochio Vang Saeteurn, Iu Mien Master Priest and Dharma Sister Chin Miao (Abbess of the King Pan Temple)
Hope to see you and all your family members on February 10, 2024!
Happy Iu Mien New Year (Year of the Dragon)!
11/30/2023
UPDATE: OUR TABLES SOLD OUT- we are no longer take reservation. Thank you!
Come and join us for the upcoming celebration of our Iu Mien New Year in San Francisco Bay Area. See flyer for more info.
10/28/2023
We've just collected a wagon full of incredible books from the Oakland Literacy Coalition. What's even more exciting is that they're generously contributing an extra $500 to help us acquire Iu Mien author books to support LIMCA's mission of cultural preservation and literacy. Stay tuned because we're thrilled to announce our upcoming Iu Mien author read-in event, where we'll be giving away all these wonderful books! 📚✨ Mey Saelee-Fullington
10/08/2023
NBC Bay Area News coverage at yesterday’s King Pan festival by Gia Vang News!
Thank all for those who were in attendance at our event!
Oakland festival celebrates Bay Area's Iu Mien community The 26th Annual King Pan Festival is a way to connect with the Iu Mien culture and community.
10/07/2023
10/07/2023 - Please come join us at today's King Pan Festival. There will be food, music, fashion and fun!
See our program!
10/03/2023
09/22/2023
The 1983 Documentary - “The Price You Pay” is about the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees in America after the Vietnam War in 1975.
IU MIEN - 1983 "The Price You Pay" Documentary of the Southeast Asian Refugees Resettlement in USA The Southeast Asian Refugees (Cambodian, Laotians and Vietnamese) faced many challenges after their resettlement in the USA. This documentary "The Price You...
08/26/2023
Dear Iu Mien friends and Supporters:
Please Save-the-Date and Come Join Us at the 26th Annual King Pan Festival!
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: LIMCA-IU MIEN CULTURAL CENTER
485 – 105th Avenue, Oakland, California
Hope to see you and your family members on October 7, 2023. Thank you all!
Best regards,
LIMCA-King Pan Temple Committee
www.LIMCACENTER.org
07/29/2023
Dear Iu Mien brothers & sisters and supporters:
Please Mark Your Calendar & Save the Date!
Event: The 26th Annual King Pan Festival
Date: Saturday, October 07, 2023 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Location: LIMCA-Iu Mien Cultural Center
485 - 105th Avenue Oakland, California
More information is forthcoming from the King Pan Festival Committee!
07/28/2023
07/27/2023 - I’m honored to share an old memory clip from KGO TV - ABC 7 for the “2004 Profiles Of Excellence”.
Cr. Special thanks to ABC 7 - KGO TV, Inc
IU MIEN - ABC 7 News: 2004 Profiles Of Excellence Asian Pacific American in San Francisco Bay Area Kouichoy Saechao (timeline @6:45) was one of the five (5) Asian Americans in San Francisco Bay Area, California featured by ABC7 for the 2004 Profiles Of Exc...
7/22/2023 - Iu Mien Community meeting at the LIMCA-Iu Mien Community Center in Oakland, California.
Thanks to Joe Fong for the video clip!
07/24/2023
07/22/2023 - Oakland/San Francisco Iu Mien Community Council - 8 District leaders and Oakland Iu Mien Women Leadership Group Gathering/Retreat at the LIMCA-Iu Mien Cultural Center in Oakland California.
Thank you all! It was a great community gatherings after the Covid-19 Pandemic!
04/25/2023
Late posting - 04/22/2023, the LIMCA Hidden Gems Committee held their first Hidden Gem debriefing and lunch with all winners, volunteers and their guests at Roberts Regional Recreation Area in Oakland, California.
Special thanks to Dr. Hanmin Liu and Jennifer Mei from Wildflowers Institute for joining us!
04/02/2023
Some IMSF committee members will be attending the Iu Mien Cultural Festival tomorrow in Sacramento. Come find us for a flyer to keep as a reminder or to share with friends and family!
The 2023 Application is due on April 30, 2023, at 11:59PM PST.
Check the link in bio to access the app!
02/15/2023
Congratulations to Yoonfoo Saechao on your new position/journey at the Five Star Bank, California! We’re very proud of you!
01/07/2023
2023 Iu Mien New Year Celebration - Baaix Hnyangx (Year of the Rabbit) - Sunday, 01/22/2023!
The LIMCA-King Pan Temple Committee would like to invite you and your family members to come join us “Baaix Hnyangx” at the LIMCA - King Pan Buddha Light Palace in Oakland, California
Happy Lunar New Year to you all!
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